chapter 17: control of gene expression

Question 1

what are some differences between eukaryotic and prokaryotic gene regulation

Answer 1

1. euk do not have operons (with very few rare exceptions
2. eukaryotes have chromatin which can be used to regulate gene expression
3. eukaryotes can regulate gene expression at many more levels than prokaryotes

Question 2

will transcription occur in this region of dna

Answer 2

no because it is wrapped around